Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 30, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 He’s in Charge 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Johnnyfrenchfri 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Spotted Bull 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Dunphy 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 My Man Woody 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Russian Hammer 12.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Go East 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bounty Killah 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Firing Thoughts 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Ritz On Broadway 2.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 La Tremenda 3.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Lumenique 1.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Smart Red 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lord of War 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Uninvited Guest 2.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Scar 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Amusing Mischief 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 H C Holiday 4.00 6 11-1
5 5 Level Up 8.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Indulge 8.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Omar Comin 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Renovator 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Let’s Go Lando 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Coloma 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Blue Suede Hooves 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Jaxer 2.50 5.6 11-1
1 1 Dorian 3.50 5.8 11-1
8 8 Tyrus 5.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Just Golden 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Global Phenom 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Betta Go Go Go 10.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Sincerito 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Integrated 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Ray’s Blue Wagon 1.60 4.4 8-1
8 8 I Wanna Rock 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Sidney’s Bid 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Duke of Dooly 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Pure Realization 12.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Josh 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mystic Seaport 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 Song of Norway 4.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 True Spun 20.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Gift of Gab 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Beauty of the Nile 20.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 So Sophia (GB) 3.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Come to Mama 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Mudslide 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Touisset 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Precious Avary 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Intrepid’s Legacy 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 De Angelo 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Neon Sign 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Runyonesque 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Genghis 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Boat Song 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Magic Mover 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Work Hard 1.60 3.5 7-1
2 2 Kaladin 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Muthabir 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Amazing Bernie 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Kuz It’s Chilly 6.00 6 11-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.